the name and title of the deceased person for whom the amulet was made. It
is probably of the age of the 28th dynasty; flat behind, above a ring. 2 in.
high. Red jasper.

1702. Similar buckle, ta; carved on each side, not flat behind. It is not of
the same material as the preceding, and was probably not used for the same
purpose, or at another period. 1 in. high. Lapis lazuli.

1711. Papyrus sceptre, xu >' amulet ordered to be placed on the neck or
necklace of the mummy by the 159th chapter of the Ritual1. In that text the
amulet is ordered to be made of green felspar or amazon stone, nis'm, which the
present specimen is not, but it is probable that other materials were occasionally
or at different periods in use. Hound the neck are three horizontal bands, and
above a ring for suspension. 1J in. high. Lapis lazuli.